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Marisa P.


Alpine, CA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Calls For A Special Care Provider!

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I have 10 years of experience & I have a huge heart for kids. I just left my job with the Special Education Department at CVUSD, looking for more flexibility to be more present with my own daughter, while still being able to help kids & their families. My experience ranges from caring for adults (both with developmental...
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David S.


Alpine, CA

$24-29/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello, I have cared for a variety of clients with a variety of diagnosis. I have worked in a residential setting for 10 + years. I have also enjoyed working with clients 1/1 in home. Thank you
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Autumn G.


Alpine, CA

$30-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Infant Specialist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My creative and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children, making their time in my care enjoyable and educational. I especially love the infant stages and supporting new parents! Snuggling babies is my absolute joy! Child-rearing styles are deeply personal and as a care-provider I will honor your requests when...
Autumn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Jordan P.


Alpine, CA

$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Best Sitter Around :)

I have been working with kids for what seems like forever! My mother is a preschool teacher so I grew up around that environment. About five years ago I started working professionally with children in summer camps as a camper leader at the YMCA and educational intern at the Birch Aquarium in San Diego. I am super comfortable...
Jordan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Esther M.


El Cajon, CA

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Child Care Experience Through Working In A Daycare

5.0

(7)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Esther. I am 24 years old, and I am looking for a nanny/babysitting position for the weekends (Friday-Monday). I specialize in working with children with special needs. I have two years of experience managing a daycare, around 2 years of experience nannying (mostly for a child with special needs), and about a year of...
Esther can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Esther is great with our 5 month old! She followed our schedule that we have with him, which is huge for us! When we came home our son was full of smiles. She is on time and keeps in contact with you. My husband and I highly recommend her!"

Tara Y.

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Kelly W.


El Cajon, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a passionate person who enjoys taking care of Seniors. I have lived in San Diego all my life. I have done care-giving all my career. I have excellent references, transportation, auto insurance. I am available for errands, in home care, medication pick up or to fill pill containers. I can do light housekeeping and meal...
Kelly can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"We hired Kelly to help my brother transition from an assisted living facility to independent living after he experienced a brain injury as no family lives in CA. Not only has Kelly been an incredible advocate for my brother, but she has also become his friend,...

Ann S.

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Sarah K.


El Cajon, CA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Nanny!

Hello my name is Sarah. I have experience working with special needs about 5 years. Anything to ADHD, autism, nanny for a little girl with dwarfism. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with.
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Angela H.


El Cajon, CA

$17/hr • 3 yrs exp

Angela

I would love to get to know your kiddos/ special needs and help them grow as individuals ! I am able to help wherever needed and am so excited to encourage yall!
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Neomi G.


Jamul, CA

$25-32/hr • 9 yrs exp

Special Education Behavior Technician

I have enjoyed working with children with ASD, and other learning disabilities, ranging from preschool age through high school. In my experience, working with children with special needs, I have grown to love my job. I am a caring, compassionate and patient worker. Working in this field, you discover the many challenges and...
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Martins A.


El Cajon, CA

$17-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

I am a graduate student in Biomechanics, I work with special needs kids and healthy kids to improve movement and coordination as they grow. I have two younger brothers age 6 and 9 that I have looked after from birth. I am comfortable running some errands and helping with assignments. I am open to watching after your kids through...
Martins can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Therese B.


Descanso, CA

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable, Empathetic, Punctual Caregiver

With over 20 years of experience in caregiving and skilled nursing, I bring passion and experience to providing compassionate and skilled care, particularly in geriatric memory care and special needs adults. My background includes working as a caregiver, med nurse, case manager, as well as serving as a therapy aide in...
Therese can also help with: Home modification, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Therese B.


Descanso, CA

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable, Punctual, Empathetic Caregiver

With over 20 years of experience in caregiving and skilled nursing, I bring passion and experience to providing compassionate and skilled care, particularly in geriatric memory care and special needs adults. My background includes working as a caregiver, med nurse, case manager, as well as serving as a therapy aide in...
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Therese B.


Descanso, CA

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Reliable, Mature Caregiver

With over 20 years of experience in caregiving and skilled nursing, I bring passion and experience to providing compassionate and skilled care, particularly in geriatric memory care and special needs adults. My background includes working as a caregiver, med nurse, case manager, as well as serving as a therapy aide in...
Therese can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CNA

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Daylin N.


Chula Vista, CA

$21/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Daylin and I'm 26 years old. I'm Certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. I've been attending Southwestern college for 3 1/2 years now and I was studying to be a pastry chef but found out that taking care of kids is my passion and now I'm studying to be a kindergartner teacher. I have several years of...
Daylin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Daylin started after school care for my two daughters in January 2020. She stayed with us until summer 2022. Little did we know COVID would change 2 years of school for these kids. My youngest had some learning difficulties and honestly she would not have advanced...

Rebeccalynn S.

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Stephen L.


El Cajon, CA

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. I am glad to meet you. I am currently employed with the San Diego Unified School District in the physical handicapped department, and have been for the past 20 years. I also have over 20 years experience in working with senior citizens. In my years of experience, I have been trained on numerous disabilities ranging from...
5.0
"Fantastic care of my 15y/o son with CP daily at school for almost 4 years. Doesn't just help, but proactively brings forward ideas/solutions for issues that arise. My son responds well to him and clearly enjoys working with him. I recommend him without...

William B.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience 19 years with development delays, kabuki syndrome. I myself have a daughter with special needs that is development delays.
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Beth J.


Santee, CA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic Mom Who Loves Caring For Children

I am a mom of 6 and grandma to 4. I was a stay at home mom and treasure caring for children. I love to bring education, music, cooking, and creative play to the children I care for. I am a child at heart and love to get on the floor and play with the kids. I am old fashioned and do the best I can not to include screen time in my...
Beth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Beth has been caring for our 3 children for the past 6 years. She is reliable, flexible, and great with the kids. She often brings a bag of games/toys for the kids to play so they get excited each time she comes over. She is able to food prep and cook for my...

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Anna A.


La Mesa, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage with children and provide a fun and safe environment for them to thrive. I believe in open and honest communication with parents,...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"After meeting Anna at the park, I hired her to babysit my daughter the following week. Just from the brief meeting, my daughter was so excited to see her again and had an awesome time with her. She made her a nutritious lunch and took excellent care of her. I would...

Matthew S.

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Rachel R.


Santee, CA

$32/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part Time

3.5

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been around kids almost all my life, and have experience with my nieces and nephews and have experience with nannying and babysitting! -my duties being a babysitter vary from changing diapers to helping put the children to bed, preparing them for school, and playing games. - I am attentive to children with special needs,...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel was amazing, we have twin toddlers and at the time they were a little over a year old till they were 2.5 . She was so good with them, she helped with our kids therapies and they still love her today! I highly recommend her 😊"

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Araceli G.


Spring Valley, CA

$35-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

Super Fun And Energetic

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Araceli , I am currently working for Kaiser as a Behavior Interventionist working with children with autism, I have been in the field for 8 . I have lots of experience with children of all ages. I also help my family on my free time to take care of my brothers new born and 2-year-old, which I love both to bits. I...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alpine, CA

Esther M.

5.0

Esther is very thoughtful and caring, also punctual and very flexible with her availability. My grandson adores her, and I can't say enough good things about her, we are so fortunate to have her.

- Bob B.

Kelly W.

5.0

Really appreciated Kelly's promptness, caring & encouraging attitude during a very trying dental experience. I highly recommend her & would reach out to her again in a heartbeat.

- Chuck H.

Daylin N.

5.0

Daylin is such a great nanny/babysitter for our 1 year old and 3 year old. She took such great care of them. The kids love her! She taught my 1 year old so much. She loves reading books to them. Now my 1 year old is always coming up to me with a book in her hands to read. Daylin also did things I...

- Candice C.

Stephen L.

5.0

Fantastic care of my 15y/o son with CP daily at school for almost 4 years. Doesn't just help, but proactively brings forward ideas/solutions for issues that arise. My son responds well to him and clearly enjoys working with him. I recommend him without reservation.

- William B.

Beth J.

5.0

Beth has been and is a wonderful caregiver for my two daughters, 6 months and 2.5 years. She is fun, loving and patient. My daughters love when Beth comes over and takes of them, they know they will have a wonderful time. As a parent I know my children are in good hands and well loved. She was...

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